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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,598
Posted By groverdill

Well, it worked fine for me today. Just like they...

Well, it worked fine for me today. Just like they say, if it’s stupid but it works, it ain’t stupid. 👍🏻

Mike
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,598
Posted By groverdill

OK folks, I’ve got some feedback for you based on...

OK folks, I’ve got some feedback for you based on the tips you all gave me. I took a 28 mile ride on the local trail today, and I utilized the tips and tricks from this post. Brilliant! The last time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,598
Posted By groverdill

Wow! Four replies so far and they’re all great!...

Wow! Four replies so far and they’re all great! I’m learning already. Thanks, and keep ‘em coming!

Mike
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,598
Posted By groverdill

Give me your best tips (do’s and don’ts) for riding first century

I’ve been a casual rider ever since racing BMX in the 80’s. Mainly I ride the local rail trail for 10 or 15 miles at a time, with a little mild mountain biking and boardwalk cruising at times. So...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,068
Posted By groverdill

Your riding enemies-by the numbers

From this list, what are your top 3 worst enemies while riding? Some of these will depend on what type of riding you do so feel free to add your own.

1. Rain
2. Cold temperatures
3....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,238
Posted By groverdill

One thing I'll add, now that I've gotten some...

One thing I'll add, now that I've gotten some feedback on odometers. I keep my phone in my pocket. Could this be the reason for the lapse in Strava keeping its accuracy? Maybe I'll buy a bar mount...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,238
Posted By groverdill

GPS based apps or odometer?

I use the free version of Strava to document miles ridden. Don’t pay attention to elevation, time, or anything else. But several times when I look at the screen it has stopped recording. I know about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 833
Posted By groverdill

What's a good, simple way to track streets ridden?

I want to get to know the town I've lived in for close to 20 years a little better, and what better way than cycling? So my goal is to ride every street, road, and alley in my small-ish town. It's...
Forum: BMX
09-14-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By groverdill

I was 15. It was the late 70's/early 80's and BMX...

I was 15. It was the late 70's/early 80's and BMX was just starting to explode. I saw the BMX magazines in the stores and thought it looked like a lot of fun. I rode whatever I had at the time...
Forum: BMX
06-20-22, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,046
Posted By groverdill

Help me ID the parts from this pic of my late 70’s/early 80’s Mongoose

Suppose a guy in his late 50’s wanted to recreate the BMX bike he raced as a teenager and only had one picture of that bike. (Yes, I’m the guy 😬). I built this bike piece by piece and and won every...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 950
Posted By groverdill

Dang, I posted in the wrong sub-forum. Can this...

Dang, I posted in the wrong sub-forum. Can this be moved to wherever it belongs? I meant to post in "Classic & Vintage". Sorry.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 950
Posted By groverdill

Is there a list of repops?

I’m curious how many classic/vintage bikes have been reproduced and sold at retail over the years. I know they’ve done several Schwinns (Stingray, Black Phantom, Collegiate) , but what else has been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-20, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,110
Posted By groverdill

What’s Jerry Seinfeld riding?

I copied this pic out of a magazine at the grocery store. Anyone eagle-eyed enough to ID the bike?

...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-24-20, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Posted By groverdill

Tandem trike coasting question

I’m casually looking into possibly getting a tandem trike for my wife and I. I’m looking at trikes because she took a bad fall down some steps ( not on a bike) many years ago and broke her foot. 2...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-20, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,729
Posted By groverdill

Mountain bikes made in USA

When the lockdown ends, one of the first things on my list is to support my lbs with the purchase of a new mountain bike. Since I live in America, I also want to support American jobs by buying a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-19, 07:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,980
Posted By groverdill

Coincidentally, earlier today I took my fatbike...

Coincidentally, earlier today I took my fatbike to the local mountain bike trail for the first time. I only rode a short distance (just a few miles) , but upon my return I said to myself, “I need a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,343
Posted By groverdill

I’m glad I posted this question because it gave...

I’m glad I posted this question because it gave some great insight as far as the thought process of the general cyclist, and the varied opinions as well. For a while there it was like The Twilight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-19, 11:38 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,343
Posted By groverdill

Well, I certainly opened up a can of worms with...

Well, I certainly opened up a can of worms with this one! That wasn’t my intention, although it led to some informative discussion. My original post was in regards to a recently developed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-19, 07:05 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,343
Posted By groverdill

Crosswalks: dismount and walk? Or ride?

When I was a kid (about a thousand years ago it seems) we were taught to get off our bikes and walk them when crossing a street at a marked crosswalk. Is this still a thing? I don’t even know if it...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-08-19, 06:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,734
Posted By groverdill

I rented a 3G beach cruiser last year, and it was...

I rented a 3G beach cruiser last year, and it was the most comfortable bike I’ve ever ridden. But I wasn’t quite sure why. The rental guy, who owns the shop, told me it’s because of the foot forward...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-22-18, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,272
Posted By groverdill

That Trail-Gator looks like something to...

That Trail-Gator looks like something to consider. Is the length of the bar fixed, or adjustable?
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-19-18, 08:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,272
Posted By groverdill

THAT is exactly what I need! Of course, seeing...

THAT is exactly what I need! Of course, seeing that makes me wonder if I remove the trikes front wheel and fork assembly, could I fabricate something similar to the way that thing hooks up to the...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-17-18, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,272
Posted By groverdill

Thanks for the replies. As far as the desire to...

Thanks for the replies. As far as the desire to ride, she gets a little bummed out when she sees pictures from the trails I ride because she can’t do it. That’s why I think if I get her out there,...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-16-18, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,272
Posted By groverdill

Can I tow someone on a trike with my bike?

I’m wondering if I can connect my wife’s Schwinn trike to my 2 wheeled bike with some sort of solid bar, similar to those attachments for kids to hook onto their parents bikes essentially creating a...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-09-16, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 534,283
Posted By groverdill

I did a mild restoration on that Sears bike a few...

I did a mild restoration on that Sears bike a few years ago. Nothing major, just cleaned it up and replaced the tubes and tires. I didn't realize it had a rear rack. I have that rack out in the barn...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-16, 10:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,051
Posted By groverdill

Wind or rain. Which is worse?

For me, it's wind. Always has been, all the way back to my teen years riding BMX. I would much rather take a ride when it's raining than try to fight any kind of wind that's over 5mph. It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-16, 10:53 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,938
Posted By groverdill

Here are my two contributions to this awesome...

Here are my two contributions to this awesome thread. The first one is riding the boardwalk in 2013 at Wildwood, NJ. It's the thing I love doing the most when I'm at the beach. The second one is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-15, 07:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,639
Posted By groverdill

Or Snake Charmer. :thumb:

Or Snake Charmer. :thumb:
Forum: Fatbikes
10-07-15, 10:42 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 157,467
Posted By groverdill

I just bought my first fat bike! I ordered a...

I just bought my first fat bike! I ordered a Mongoose Vinson online from Sports Authority during a 12 hour sale. They've had it on sale for $594 for a while (and I think that's still the price), but...
Forum: Northeast Rides and Events
09-19-15, 09:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,202
Posted By groverdill

I did the ride this year. This was my first...

I did the ride this year. This was my first organized ride since my teen years (I'm 51 now:50:), so it's been quite a while. But I had a blast! The ride starts off riding right through Hersheypark,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-15, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,839
Posted By groverdill

Does a recordable bike horn exist?

I'm looking for a device that can record a message or sound, that can be mounted to the handlebars, and then will play the recorded sound with the push of a button. I found this:
...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-22-15, 10:13 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 534,283
Posted By groverdill

I restored this cruiser two years ago. Not a full...

I restored this cruiser two years ago. Not a full restoration, more like a clean-up and get 'er runnin' type thing. It's an old 60's Sears cruiser that belonged to my late father-in-law. It sat in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-15, 08:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,456
Posted By groverdill

I traded a Reuben sandwich and a side of cole slaw for a Trek Beach Cruiser.

I was browsing beach cruiser images on my computer at work one day, and a co-worker sat down beside me and says, "Whatcha doing"? I said, "I'm in the market for a new beach cruiser." He says, "I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-15, 07:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,288
Posted By groverdill

I like that idea. I'm always trying to think of...

I like that idea. I'm always trying to think of ways to get the non-riding public interested in cycling. Doesn't matter what kind of bike or how far they go. Non-riders just don't know what they're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-13, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By groverdill

Starting a new project - looking for some info

Hey all. I'm preparing to jump into a project that will be a learning experience for me. Not quite a restoration, more of a preservation. Here's the story. My wife and I, along with my mother-in-law,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-11, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,807
Posted By groverdill

Just picked this up last night. Cannondale Quick...

Just picked this up last night. Cannondale Quick 5. This thing is incredibly light and nimble. I added the rack, mirror, speedo, and bar ends. First stop: Jersey shore this Sunday! Can't wait to ride...
Forum: Introductions
06-07-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 211
Posted By groverdill

Another new guy from PA

Hey all. I've been lurking on this site for a few weeks, reading posts, learning the lingo, and checking out what everyone's riding. I'm picking up a Cannondale Quick 5 hybrid tomorrow night. A...
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